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    In 2004, Rio Tinto geologists discovered Jadarite, a new mineral containing lithium and boron. Jadarite, named after the Jadar River, is located near the city of Loznica in Western Serbia. The Jadar deposit is a world-class resource that could potentially provide the foundation of a new electric vehicle supply chain in Serbia.

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June 04, 2025

The Jadar Project Designated a Strategic Project by the European Union

Rio Tinto welcomes the European Union’s decision to designate the Jadar Project in Serbia as a strategic project under the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), confirming its criticality to Serbia and Europe’s security of supply of critical raw materials essential for the green transition.

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May 21, 2025

Rio Tinto and Chile Join Forces on Lithium Project Development

Belgrade - Rio Tinto and Chile’s National Copper Corporation, Codelco, have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture for the development and management of a high-quality lithium project in the Salar de Maricunga region of Chile.

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March 28, 2025

The Jadar Project Area Is Not and Cannot Be Flooded

Individuals opposing the Jadar Project and media outlets campaigning against it are exploiting the ongoing natural disaster - the flooding of the Jadar and Korenita rivers - to spread panic and disinformation.

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Stories

7 things the world will need for a low-carbon future

Wind, sun and water – what else do you need to make renewable energy work?

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Charging up the battery market

We’re scaling up and working smarter to meet demand for renewables.

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Europe’s race to decarbonise requires a secure and sustainable supply of critical minerals

Europe is at a crossroads - Its ambitious green and digital transition policies depend on the sufficient supplies of critical materials such as aluminium, copper, nickel, lithium and rare earth metals.

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Guarneri Fest International String Players’ Festival in Banja Koviljača

The second Guarneri Fest International String Players’ Festival took place from May 20-22 in Banja Koviljača and gathered more than 100 young music talents and artists from both the country and the region.

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Fencing of the houses and buildings in the ownership of the Rio Sava Exploration d.o.o.

As a landowner in the Jadar valley, we are held responsible for ensuring the safety of the houses and land in our ownership.

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Ljubljana Paves the Way for Constructive Dialogue on Lithium

Marijanti Babić, Country Head of Rio Tinto in Serbia, participated in a panel discussion on February 19 at the IRTC25 (International Round Table on Materials Criticality) conference in Ljubljana.

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